Neecie's PBJ Bars

I came up with this recipe when my children were small. It's a healthy snack to pack for lunch or anytime. Even my pickiest eater loves them.

• Calories: 421 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup peanut butter
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• ½ cup quick cooking oats
• 1 ¼ cups any flavor fruit jam

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat 1/2 cup butter or margarine until smooth. Add 1/4 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar and beat well. Add egg, milk, peanut butter and vanilla and beat well. Stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup oats, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.

Step 2

Spread in a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Spread preserves all over top. Sprinkle with crumb topping.

Step 3

To Make Topping: Mix together 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup quick oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda, and 3 tablespoons softened butter or margarine until crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the preserves.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 18 - 20 minutes.